Tenant referencing in East Staffordshire
For landlords and letting agents letting in East Staffordshire and Burton upon Trent: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in East Staffordshire
East Staffordshire is centred on Burton upon Trent, a brewing town with large areas of Victorian terraced housing, and the market town of Uttoxeter, with villages across a rural north. Private lets in Burton are mostly older terraces and flats near the town centre, alongside new-build estates on the edges. Some terraced streets in central Burton have been converted to shared housing. Homes near the Trent and Dove are in areas at risk of flooding.
The income a tenant needs in East Staffordshire
We check that a tenant’s yearly income is at least 30 times their monthly share of the rent, and that a guarantor earns at least 3 times the yearly rent they guarantee, with enough disposable income left each month to pay it. At East Staffordshire’s average rent:
Income comes from the most reliable source: the salary the employer confirms, then payslips, then what was declared, checked against three months of bank statements.
| Monthly rent | Tenant needs a year | Guarantor needs a year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average home, one tenant | £822 | £24,660 | £29,592 |
| Shared by two | £411 each | £12,330 each | £14,796 |
| Shared by three | £274 each | £8,220 each | £9,864 |
Landlord licensing in East Staffordshire
Selective licensing: Selective licensing on nine streets in central Burton upon Trent (including Branston Road, Shobnall Street, Queen Street and Waterloo Street), from 12 September 2022 to 11 September 2027. In February 2026 the council consulted on renewing it and covering 16 streets.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only mandatory licensing, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with East Staffordshire Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in East Staffordshire
- Add the tenancyThe property, the rent, the move-in date and the applicant. Their link is emailed at once.
- They apply on their phoneFive years of addresses, work, 3 months of bank statements, payslips and ID, in about 10 minutes.
- We contact the refereesTheir employer, current and previous landlord, by email, automatically.
- You get the reportEvery check, the income from every source, and how we reached the outcome.
Where people rent in East Staffordshire
Burton upon Trent
DE14, DE15, DE13The main town: dense Victorian terraced streets built for brewery workers near the centre, with post-war estates and new developments on the edges.
Uttoxeter
ST14A market town with older terraces and houses in the centre and modern estates around it.
Stretton
DE13A suburb north of Burton with post-war and modern family houses.
Horninglow
DE13A Burton suburb with Victorian and inter-war terraces and semis.
Winshill
DE15A Burton suburb east of the Trent with Victorian terraces and post-war estates.
Barton-under-Needwood
DE13A large village with older cottages and modern estates.
Rocester
ST14A small village by the Dove with terraced cottages and newer housing.
Tutbury
DE13A historic village below its castle with brick cottages and some newer homes.
Postcode districts: DE6, DE13, DE14, DE15, ST14, WS15
Tenant referencing in East Staffordshire: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in East Staffordshire?
£14.99 per applicant with Rentwick, the same for tenants and guarantors, paid by the landlord or agent. Tenants in England can’t be charged for referencing.
What income do tenants need to rent in East Staffordshire?
At East Staffordshire’s average private rent of £822 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £24,660 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £29,592 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in East Staffordshire?
Selective licensing on nine streets in central Burton upon Trent (including Branston Road, Shobnall Street, Queen Street and Waterloo Street), from 12 September 2022 to 11 September 2027. In February 2026 the council consulted on renewing it and covering 16 streets. No additional HMO licensing scheme: only mandatory licensing, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with East Staffordshire Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in East Staffordshire?
The applicant applies on their phone in about 10 minutes. We email their employer and landlords straight away, so most references are back within a few working days, depending on how quickly the referees reply.
What does the reference check?
Three months of bank statements, payslips, income from every source, the employer, current and previous landlords, five years of addresses and a credit check, with AI comparing every document with the application.
For tenants: Tenants with disrepair, damp or safety problems can contact East Staffordshire Borough Council's private sector housing team, which can inspect rented homes and take action against landlords.